Substitute Program Leader

Think Together

About the Role

• Part-time, in-person position throughout California.
• Pay Rate: $20/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a group of students in an in-person setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety by implementing the Think Together four core agreements:
• Be safe
• Be respectful
• Be responsible
• Have fun
• Serve as a positive adult role model through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Identify student needs and communicate to Site Program Manager, teachers, school administration, and parents, as appropriate.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using provided curriculum and materials.
• Work directly with a group of 20-25 students in a classroom setting, implementing classroom and behavior management strategies.
• Assist daily with snack preparation, serving, and clean up.
• Assist in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance to keep the school or community site clean and orderly.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign-in/sign-outs for student activities.
• Arrive punctually for site start up and assignments.
• Maintain close communication with Site Program Manager regarding planned or emergency absences.
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
• Comply with organization and site policies and follow procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to utilize various digital learning platforms.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Required.
• District-specific: 48 semester/60 quarter units and/or pass a pre-employment test.
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide negative TB Test dated within the last 3 years.
• At least six months experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment.
• Must be available 5 days a week (Monday-Friday).
• Program start and end times are roughly between 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Times may vary due to minimum day schedules at school sites.
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal).
• Support our English-learner population by being bi-literate (Spanish preferred).